Diagnosis Code I82.611

ICD-10: I82.611 Short Description: Acute embolism and thombos of superfic veins of r up extrem Long Description: Acute embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of right upper extremity This is the 2018 version of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code I82.611

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Information for Patients

Blood Clots

Also called: Hypercoagulability

Normally, if you get hurt, your body forms a blood clot to stop the bleeding. After the bleeding stops and healing takes place, your body usually breaks down and removes the clot. But some people get too many clots or their blood clots abnormally. Many conditions can cause the blood to clot too much or prevent blood clots from dissolving properly.

Risk factors for excessive blood clotting include

Certain genetic disorders

Atherosclerosis

Diabetes

Atrial fibrillation

Overweight, obesity, and metabolic syndrome

Some medicines

Smoking

Staying in one position for a long time, such as being in the hospital or taking a long car or plane ride

Cancer and cancer treatments

Blood clots can form in, or travel to, the blood vessels in the brain, heart, kidneys, lungs, and limbs. A clot in the veins deep in the limbs is called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). DVT usually affects the deep veins of the legs. If a blood clot in a deep vein breaks off and travels through the bloodstream to the lungs and blocks blood flow, it is called a pulmonary embolism. Other complications of blood clots include stroke, heart attack, kidney problems, kidney failure, and pregnancy-related problems.Treatments for blood clots include blood thinners and other medicines.

The vascular system is the body's network of blood vessels. It includes the arteries, veins and capillaries that carry blood to and from the heart. Problems of the vascular system are common and can be serious. Arteries can become thick and stiff, a problem called atherosclerosis. Blood clots can clog vessels and block blood flow to the heart or brain. Weakened blood vessels can burst, causing bleeding inside the body.

You are more likely to have vascular disease as you get older. Other factors that make vascular disease more likely include

Family history of vascular or heart diseases

Pregnancy

Illness or injury

Long periods of sitting or standing still

Any condition that affects the heart and blood vessels, such as diabetes or high cholesterol

Smoking

Obesity

Losing weight, eating healthy foods, being active and not smoking can help vascular disease. Other treatments include medicines and surgery.

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